News: iPad 2 Will Be Released In Singapore Tomorrow 9AM (4/29/2011)

It is confirmed! iPad 2 will be released in Singapore, Tomorrow 9AM, Friday, 4/29/2011

News: iPad 2 Will be Launched in Singapore Next Friday, 22 April 2011

Ipad 2 Will Be Launched In Singapore Next Friday, 22 April 2011!!


For all Singapore Apple Fans, Are you ready for the craze?


Expected Price As below. However, you may expect the price be lower due to stronger SGD vs USD compare to a year ago. Let's wait and see.

Wi-Fi Only- 16GB at SGD$728
- 32GB at SGD$878
- 64GB at SGD$1,028

Wi-Fi+3G- 16GB at SGD$928
- 32GB at SGD$1,078
- 64GB at SGD$1,228

Apple iPad 2 vs Motorola XOOM

Conclusion: 

In the end, pricing will always factor into the decision making process of what consumers will end up choosing. Using the same capacities, the 32GB Motorola XOOM will set you back $799 – which is $70 more than the similarly equipped $730 32GB iPad 2 3G. Sure it’s more expensive, but the XOOM’s price is justified when you take into consideration its high count cameras, upcoming support for Verizon’s 4G LTE network, and built-in HDMI port. But come to think of it more, the first thing to capture our attention is the streamlined look of the iPad 2 – which is overly acceptable for a tablet that costs $500 for its base model. We also shouldn't forget that you can actually own the iPad 2 at such a low price (be it equipped with 16GB and no 3G), whereas with the XOOM you just don't get that option. The W-Fi-only Motorola XOOM will be available on March 27 for $599.

Once you overlook their hardware and design, the biggest thing that will test their longevity is their platform experience. With that, Android 3.0 Honeycomb is already positioning itself as a remarkable leap forward in the tablet space since it heavily improves on the various aspects of Android’s foundation. In comparison, there isn’t anything particularly evolutionary seen with iOS 4.3 on the iPad 2, but then again, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Ultimately, there’s no arguing the fact that these two are the most highly regarded tablets right now on the market. And even when newer ones decide to come around to test their legacy, you can still sit back knowing that these two will still stand prominently over the course of the next year. These aren’t devices that only meet the criteria of being a good tablet; in fact, they push forward in setting the bar for everything else moving forward.

Apple iPad 2

Key features

• 9.7” capacitive IPS touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels; oleophobic coating
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity
• Optional 3G connectivity (data only)
• Optional GPS with A-GPS support
• Apple A5 SoC - 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor, PowerVR SGX543MP2 graphics
• 512MB RAM
• iOS 4.3
• 16/32/64GB of onboard storage
• Weight of 601 grams (607 grams for the 3G version)
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 10 hours battery life
• Accelerometer, compass and three-axis gyro-sensor
• Compatible with every iPhone app without any modifications
• The cheapest version costs less than an unlocked iPhone
• 0.7MP auto-focus camera, 720p video recording at 30fps
• VGA secondary camera capable of Facetime calls
• Impressively slim 8.8mm waistline
• Four and five-finger gestures (locked by default, but easy to enable with a Mac and a $5 app)
• 1080p TV-output with the Apple Digital AV Adapter (purchased separately for $39), 720p video streaming
• Magnetic Smart cover ($39 or $69)

Main disadvantages

• iTunes required for uploading content
• No Flash support in the web browser
• Poor still cameras – though, really, this thing isn’t meant for taking candids
• No standard USB port
• No kickstand – it cannot stand on a table without the help of a dock stand or a Smart cover
• Non replaceable battery
• No stereo loudspeakers
• No GPS receiver for the Wi-Fi only version
• No memory card slot
• 3G model uses micro-SIM, instead of a regular size SIM
• iPhone apps designed for HVGA resolution squander screen real estate or look pretty bad uspcaled

Apple iPad 2 vs Motorola XOOM

Conclusion: 

In the end, pricing will always factor into the decision making process of what consumers will end up choosing. Using the same capacities, the 32GB Motorola XOOM will set you back $799 – which is $70 more than the similarly equipped $730 32GB iPad 2 3G. Sure it’s more expensive, but the XOOM’s price is justified when you take into consideration its high count cameras, upcoming support for Verizon’s 4G LTE network, and built-in HDMI port. But come to think of it more, the first thing to capture our attention is the streamlined look of the iPad 2 – which is overly acceptable for a tablet that costs $500 for its base model. We also shouldn't forget that you can actually own the iPad 2 at such a low price (be it equipped with 16GB and no 3G), whereas with the XOOM you just don't get that option. The W-Fi-only Motorola XOOM will be available on March 27 for $599.

Once you overlook their hardware and design, the biggest thing that will test their longevity is their platform experience. With that, Android 3.0 Honeycomb is already positioning itself as a remarkable leap forward in the tablet space since it heavily improves on the various aspects of Android’s foundation. In comparison, there isn’t anything particularly evolutionary seen with iOS 4.3 on the iPad 2, but then again, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Ultimately, there’s no arguing the fact that these two are the most highly regarded tablets right now on the market. And even when newer ones decide to come around to test their legacy, you can still sit back knowing that these two will still stand prominently over the course of the next year. These aren’t devices that only meet the criteria of being a good tablet; in fact, they push forward in setting the bar for everything else moving forward.